I will offer a different opinion to offset the general consensus:
I was raised in a low income "hood" area and as such, I was raised around lowrider culture and lowrider bikes and still appreciate them for what they are and the culture that builds them. While I will say that this one is far from the works of art I grew up building and seeing (plumbing strap for some reason Lol). Most lowrider bikes have a show position which is usually: spring removed, handlebars down a tad further etc, and not meant to be ridden in that way. Using the same logic we use to justify the bikes on here, to justify this one is like seeing a vehicle with air suspension in the down position and asking how they go over speed bumps. You need to understand the culture to understand the reason for the mods and stance.
I still have both of the full show lowrider bikes I built in the early 90's and cherish them as if they were built yesterday because they put me where I am now. I graduated in my taste, mainly due to old age, but can still smile when I see someone "trying". Building my lowrider bikes and learning to appreciate hunting down original parts, learning how to build and maintain them, learning how to clean and ride them is what made me the bike guy I am today.
Take it as you will.
Here is a picture of mine I built in the early 90's, pictured here in '95 right after a 1st place win at a show. Notice the bike is in "display" position with the spring removed and dropped and handlebars lowered and not meant to be ridden like this. This type of position would equal show points and when you're in a points race, every one counts. I had $1,100.00 in this bike at this point with all the plating, custom paint, airbrushing, pinstriping etc done with lawn mowing and chores and done as a kid and that took immense restraint and discipline. Built around an original Schwinn frame and believe it or not I still have it.
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